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Razor A5 Lux Scooter | 
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| Brand: Razor
Category: Sports
Department: Sports & Leisure
List Price: $99.99
Buy New: $68.95
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Rating:  67 reviews
Color: Red
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Batteries Included: No
Shipping Weight (lbs): 10
Dimensions (in): 30.5 x 5 x 12
MPN: 13013201
Model: 13013260
UPC: 845423002954
EAN: 0845423001438
ASIN: B001K3JUEI
Availability: Usually ships in 2-3 business days
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| Features:
| • | Recommended for ages 8 and older; 220-pound weight capacity | | • | Large 200mm urethane wheels; aluminum T-tube frame and deck | | • | Greater performance on bumpy roads and rough pavement | | • | Patented rear fender brake for quick stops; folding design | | • | Measures 35 by 41 by 21 inches (W x H x D); weighs 13 pounds |
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Product Description
Every child will love the Razor A5 Scooter. It has an extra long, wide deck.
Amazon.com
The Razor kick scooter has always been a favorite of all ages, but it hasn't always been big enough for all ages. Enter the Razor A5 Lux, a deluxe-size kick scooter with extra-large 200mm urethane wheels. The wheels not only support more weight (up to 220 pounds), but they also require less work than smaller wheels. Now you can spend less time pushing and more time riding. The A5 Lux is also extremely durable, with a super-strong aluminum T-tube frame and deck. And like all Razor kick scooters, the A5 Lux folds up quickly for easy storage or transport. Other features include an adjustable handlebar height, Abec-5 bearings, and a patented rear fender brake. Appropriate for ages 8 and older, the A5 Lux measures 35 by 41 by 21 inches (W x H x D) when unfolded and weighs 13 pounds. Key Features: - For riders ages 8 and older
- Extra-large 200mm urethane wheels
- Aluminum T-tube frame and deck
- Folding design
- Rear fender brake
- ABEC-5 high-speed bearings
- 220-pound user weight capacity
About Razor
Founded in June 2000, Razor USA is a privately held company based in Cerritos, California. Home of the wildly popular Razor kick scooter, Razor's catalog also includes such models as the E100, E200, and E300 electric scooters, the cutting-edge Dirt Rocket, Pocket Mod, Pocket Rocket, and Ground Force, a line of electric-powered ride-on toys, and a junior line of scooters. Razor also offers an action video: RVM, featuring Team Razor, a group of pro scooter athletes ages 9 to 20 who tour the world participating in demonstrations and competitions. Razor has won numerous awards, including the Toy Industry Association's "toy of the year" and "toy of the year" honors from Time, Parents, Parenting, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Nick Jr., and U.S. News & World Report.
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Showing reviews 1-5 of 67
 Razor has an answer to the Xootr September 29, 2009
Wilfredo M. Viray (Orange County, CA)
70 out of 71 found this review helpful
I have so many push scooters I bought from Amazon. My all time favorite was the Goped because of the high weight capacity, and its soft comfy tires. For those that are thinking of getting a scooter, you can read the following comparison based on what I have experienced.
Tires and Ride:
1. Razor A5 - Tires are firm but you wont rattle your teeth because the tires are so Tall. Since they are so large, very small imperfections in the road are not noticeable. It glides very well. Although the tires are narrow, since it is so tall, it would take a pretty deep crack on the pavement to make me fall over. Score 9/10
2. Xootr - Tires aren't too large so you feel more vibration. The longest glide of all scooters. Extremely fast on smooth surfaces. More dangerous on imperfect roads, so can really be used on very well paved roads if you want to be really safe. Score 8/10.
3. Goped - The Rolls Royce of Scooter tires. These tires are big and fat, so you don't have to worry about cracks on the pavement. As long as it isn't an open manhole, I am confident I can go over it. Does not glide as far as the A5 and Xootr but not that far behind them. Score 10/10
Weight:
1. Razor A5 - It is the lightest of the 3. It is less than 9 pounds based on the scale. Very easy to carry because it isn't heavy and bulky. Score 10/10
2. Xootr - It is also light and easy to carry. Score 9/10
3. Goped - It is heavy because it is built like a tank. Score 7/10
Ease in Folding:
1. Razor A5 - Hands down winner. It is even easier to fold than the previous Razors. Score 10/10
2. Xootr - I dont like the Pin design. Score 5/10
3. Goped - Very easy to fold but primitive locking. Score 8/10
Price:
1. Razor A5 - Score 10/10
2. Xootr - Score 6/10
3. Goped - Score 9/10
Effort Required:
1. Razor A5 - It has the lowest Deck height, so your standing leg does not have to work so hard. Score 10/10
2. Xootr - It is not as low as the Razor, but since the wheels have an excellent glide, there isnt much effort required. 9/10
3. Goped - It is very high off the ground, so your standing leg has to bend more for each kick. I suppose if you are tall, it won't matter. 8/10
Looks:
1. Razor A5 - It isn't the prettiest thing out there. I am not too hot on the Red wheels and red grips. The all Aluminum frame looks bland. If I were to compare its looks to a car brand, it would be a Suzuki. Score 6/10
2. Xootr - This is the Ferrari of scooters. It is beautiful. I like looking at it, and so do other people. Score 10/10.
3. Goped - If the looks of the Xootr is like a Ferrari, this would be the Subaru Outback. Score 9/10. It isn't flashy, but it has an understated Quality look about it.
The winner:
Razor A5 - It is the best all around scooter I have. It is very good in everything except for looks.
*****UPDATE OCT 9,2009*****
I just replaced the stock ABEC 5 bearings with Bones RED bearings which I purchased from Amazon for 12 dollars for 8 bearings. Bones is the benchmark for performance skate bearings. It only took me 10 minutes to remove my old set and replace them with the Bones.
RESULT:
My A5 now glides just as well as my Xootr and is smoother. It is so much faster as well. You get more distance with each kick. And since I only need 4 bearings for my A5, I still have 4 more as spare. I suggest doing the same. Well worth it.
*****UPDATE APRIL 19,2010******
I conducted a very simple test between my A5 and Xootr Mg. I went down a 10 degree hill that levels off, first with the A5 and then the Xootr. I let gravity propel me on both cases so that kicking power can be ruled out.
Test result:
The A5 went 6 feet further than my Xootr. And I still feel the Bones Reds give a very smooth ride. Definitely smoother and further than the stock bearings of the A5. But, my Xootr still looks awesome, whereas my A5 still looks dull.
Note: I will conduct another test in a few weeks. I will buy 2 sets of replacement wheels from Razor so that I have a new set of tires with the original bearings. 1 set will have original bearings, and another set will have Bones Red. I will then test with a GPS both distance down a hill that levels off, and also acceleration.
This will be an interesting physics experiment. I want this to be a definitive test. I will let you know.
Cheaper than Xootr, Know-Ped and other adult scooters April 4, 2009
hwmd
42 out of 44 found this review helpful
I was deciding between the Razor A5, the Pro, the Xootr (and all its variations) and the Know-Ped. And, of course, just plain old walking, but what's the fun in that?
In the end, I'm a cheap, stingy guy and wanted to figure out what would carry my weight without breaking, for the lowest price. The Razor A5 Lux does the trick.
I actually tried the Xootr -- it's an awesome ride, and if you have >$200 to shell out, go for it. I didn't feel like sinking another Benjamin into what amounted to an adult toy -- although I think "adult toy" has some other connotations that I'm not intending here.
Anyhow, what's nice about the Razor A5 Lux is that it folds up quickly -- no separate pin to pull out and lose (like the Xootr), there's a built in spring-loaded pin that you pull up, and snaps back in once it's folded. The whole thing is compact enough, once folded, that I can bring it on a moderately crowded subway to only get curious stares rather than nasty glares.
I do wish there were a better way to carry the thing -- a shoulder strap, a convenient handle somewhere. The vertical part of the scooter still spins around when you have it folded up, so you can inadvertently have the bottom part swing around and, *thwack*, land in court because you've just assaulted someone with an adult toy. And that would just be embarassing.
The ride is pretty good. On the streets of New York City, the wheels are large enough to manage the occasional cracks and pits. The rear brake is handy, and slows the scooter down instead of stopping it. Believe me, this is a good thing, since when you get going fast (down even a slight incline), if you stop, the inertia of your body will pitch you over the handlebars if you stop too suddenly.
But as for the ease of getting around and the low-friction-ness of the deal, well, I've tried the Xootr, and while it's not as super-smooth as that ride, it's pretty close. Put it this way -- I wouldn't pay an extra Benjamin to get the ride of the Xootr.
Another thing: to echo another reviewer, the handlebars are indeed a bit narrow for my taste, but also make it that much more unobtrusive on the subway or bus.
One thing I don't really like, but can't figure out how they could make better, is that you're basically standing on one foot most of the time -- which can get pretty tiring. Try standing on one leg for 20 seconds, and you'll see what I mean. It's not a deal-breaker though. I switch standing legs at street corners or whenever. The photo they put in the Amazon description here, though, is funny, because there's no way this dude could be kicking/pushing effectively with either of his legs if he were riding side-saddle as shown. The photo basically implies that he's riding downhill, or else has magical abilities to propel wheeled vehicles and toys.
Finally, the handle-bar height -- I'm 5'9", and this works just fine for me -- it's tall enough with the thing fully extended.
So, all in all, if you're looking at this for a kid, rest assured that it can tolerate the stress that grown men can throw at it. If you're looking at this for yourself, say, for a commute in a sidewalk-capable city like New York City, then this is a decent, economical solution. If you happen to have more cash lying around, go check out the Xootr -- I think nycEwheels has some in NYC, if you're on the East Side. And if you happen to have even less cash lying around, then consider speed-walking or running instead of scooters altogether.
Good commute ride September 5, 2009
Scott (MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA USA)
9 out of 9 found this review helpful
I bought this scooter to use to get to and from public transit.
It works great for that purpose, with surprisingly good ability to absorb sidewalk bumps.
A previous reviewer mentioned the wheels feeling like they were out-of-round. I think the actual effect is that the wheel flexes as a pair of the 5 spokes aligns with the ground like this /\. I don't notice the effect as much at high speeds or on asphalt, but at low speed on smooth concrete it's more noticeable. There's very little variation at the rolling surface of the wheel when it spins in the air.
Like other reviewers, I find this machine likes to glide a long time; I can really cover some ground when I take good long strides. The two feet side by side works for me [...]
It allows me to easily swap which foot I push while at full speed without upsetting the balance of the scooter.
I agree with other reviewers that this scooter needs a substantial amount of stopping distance at full speed.
My 5-year old daughter loves the handling of this scooter (as do I). I think I'll be getting her one.
Great Product! April 28, 2009
J. Herold (USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
This is one sturdy, fast and fun scooter! I bought it for my daughter and I can even ride on it. The bigger wheels make it easier to handle the bumps and rocks in the street. I like that it is all solid metel and the design rocks! Buy one and you will see how much better the bigger wheels are.
"Big Boy Scooter" July 8, 2009
Dwight Tinker (San Diego)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I have ridden both the regular (small wheel) Razor Scooter and the big wheel (A5 Lux) scooter. I am 64 years old and weight 165 pounds. The A5 Lux is a heaver scooter and a much smoother riding scooter. But, it is not so heavy that you can not do tricks on it, such as, "bunny hop", "curb hop," "tail swing" "180 degree hop" and other various jumps that you can do on the small wheel scooters. (I am still working on the "360".)
It is a great cruiser for longer rides and it seems to be faster than the small wheeled scooters. The younger folks (i.e. 8 to 13 year olds) such as my grand kids can do all the same tricks on the A5 Lux as they can do on their small wheeled models.
I would highly recommend the A5 Lux for "kids" of all ages who just want to have fun!!!!!
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